Brian takes Justin to a secret place

[nochaser-12.livejournal.com]

I only remember one scene in this story and it's a long time since I read it. I remember there was an emotional Brian scene where he took Justin to a secret place - an abandoned building or mine shaft or something - where he kept a kind of hideout. There was a box, I believe, and Brian showed Justin the things that were in the box which were, I believe, a few mementos from his childhood. In any event, they were items that held special meaning to Brian. I don't think even Michael knew about the place. It was quite an emotional scene, from what I recall. I've been through the tag a dozen times and can't find anything like this.

Anyone recall something like this?

Update: FOUND by Edith Laferrière.

It's Essence by darksylvia. Link in comments.

Comments

[nochaser-12.livejournal.com]

Yes! That's the very one I was looking for. So it *was* a bunker!
Thank you so much for finding this for me. I'm off to read happily!

[edith l. (from livejournal.com)]

Great! You're welcome :)

[sandid.livejournal.com]

oh, back in the day I loved Darksylvia....I've read this too. Years ago.